Spokane Teacher Volunteers Twice for Wildfire Recovery
When wildfires tore through Spokane, Sgt. Keegan Tarbell didn't wait for orders. He volunteered first as a teacher, then as a National Guard soldier, helping his community recover twice.
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Spokane Bootmaker Gives Firefighters $600 Boots for Free
When wildfires tore through Spokane burning 10,400 acres, a local bootmaker turned their headquarters into a rest station and started handing out brand new $600 boots to exhausted firefighters. What began as a goal to donate 50 pairs has exploded into a nationwide movement.
Spokane School Gets $724K for Solar-Powered Future
A school saving an endangered Indigenous language just received $724,000 to power its future campus entirely with clean energy. The Salish School of Spokane is one step closer to building a sustainable home where kids learn in Colville-Okanagan Salish.
Red Cross Volunteers Help Thousands Fleeing Spokane Fires
When wildfires forced 65,000 people from their homes in Spokane, Red Cross volunteers opened shelters and provided comfort kits, meals, and hope. Hundreds of volunteers across Oregon and Washington have served over 5,200 meals and supported thousands during the worst fire season in 30 years.
Oregon Team Helps Spokane Recover Lost Loved Ones' Ashes
When Spokane residents fled August wildfires, some left behind urns with loved ones' ashes. Now a team of volunteer "disaster archaeologists" is coming to help recover what matters most.
Spokane Mobilizes: Zero Deaths Despite 700-Home Wildfire
When three wildfires tore through Spokane Valley over the weekend, emergency responders pulled off something remarkable. Despite 700 buildings destroyed and 65,000 residents evacuated, coordinated efforts resulted in zero fatalities and no missing persons.
Spokane Breaks Ground on $21M Addiction Treatment Center
Spokane County just started construction on a new recovery facility that will help thousands battling addiction and mental health crises. The center expands lifesaving services in a community that's seen overdose deaths quadruple since 2019.
Spokane Waste Plant Gets Clean Energy Path, Saves Millions
Washington just gave Spokane's unique trash-to-energy plant a cleaner future without crushing residents with huge rate hikes. The new law charts a gradual path to cut emissions while keeping electricity affordable for thousands of families.
Spokane Seahawks Fans Celebrate NFC Championship Win
Tears of joy flowed at Spokane bars as lifelong Seahawks fans watched their team claim the NFC championship and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. Friends and strangers united in celebration, finding community and hope through their shared love of football.
Cancer Survivor Scores as Spokane Chiefs Fight Cancer
Ethan Hughes, who beat kidney cancer at age 10, scored a crucial goal for the Spokane Chiefs during their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night. The Chiefs wore pink uniforms and defeated rival Tri-City Americans 5-2, extending their winning streak to six games.
100 Volunteers Deliver Valentine's Cinnagrams in Spokane
Over 100 volunteers fanned out across Spokane on Valentine's Day to deliver sweet gift boxes that raised critical funds for Meals on Wheels. The Cinnagram campaign is one of the organization's biggest fundraisers of the year.
Spokane Volunteers Surge as Shelter Needs Grow
More Spokane residents are volunteering at homeless shelters this winter, filling critical gaps in meal service, intake support, and daily operations. The wave of helpers is transforming how local shelters handle rising demand during the coldest months.
GoFundMe Verifies Spokane Wildfire Relief Fundraisers
As wildfires force 65,000 people from their homes in Spokane, GoFundMe launched a verified hub connecting donors directly to trusted relief efforts. The platform's verification system protects every donation with a full money-back guarantee.
Spokane's 25th Annual Blitz Build Kicks Off June 3
Hundreds of volunteers will spend two weeks building affordable homes in Spokane Valley, marking a quarter-century of community-powered construction. The milestone event shows how neighbors can come together to solve the housing crisis one family at a time.
Suicide Survivor Brings Hope to Spokane Valley Schools
A Spokane Valley mother who survived a suicide attempt at 15 now volunteers in local schools, sharing her story to help kids struggling with depression and anxiety. Through the Light A Lamp nonprofit, Krystal Allison reminds students they're not alone and their lives matter. #
Volunteer Pilots Donate 1,000+ Flights to Help Spokane Police
Retired military and air ambulance pilots volunteer hundreds of hours flying helicopters for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, helping locate missing people and making car chases safer. In 2025 alone, these volunteers assisted in 274 arrests and responded to over 1,000 calls.
US Soccer Beats Paraguay 4-1 as Spokane Unites
The US Men's National Team kicked off their World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, bringing together soccer fans across Spokane for an unforgettable night. Watch parties filled local bars and restaurants as strangers became friends, united by the beautiful game.
Four Spokane Districts Win Top Washington Education Award
Four school districts in Spokane County are celebrating a new state honor recognizing their outstanding student achievement and academic progress. The awards, given to just 46 districts statewide, spotlight schools where kids are thriving.
Spokane Cancer Run Raises $350K, Sells Out 4,500 Spots
A cancer fundraiser in Spokane just wrapped its biggest year yet, with 4,500 runners selling out registration and raising $350,000 for patients in need. The secret to success? Making it affordable for everyone to join the cause.
Spokane Woman Beats Fentanyl, Now Saves Other Addicts
Victoria Neumiller survived a fentanyl overdose and nearly 20 years of addiction. Now she's helping others find their way out at the same stabilization center that changed her life.
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